Postdoctoral Fellow, Computational Genomics & Health Data

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Sofer lab at the Cardiovascular Institute (CVI). The fellow will develop and apply computational and statistical methods to understand health and disease phenotypes using genetic and omics data.

The role involves collaboration with statistics, bioinformatics, genetics and epidemiology experts, mentorship of students, and opportunities to pursue independent funding by the end of the fellowship.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biostatistics, Population Genetics, Computational Genomics, Genetic Epidemiology, Computer Science or equivalent.
• 0-1 year postdoctoral research experience in academic or industrial lab setting is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of experts and pursue independent research.

Responsibilities

• Pursues research under PI supervision and develops independent work.
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under direction of PI.
• Develops expertise in lab/informatics/clinical research and gains independence.
• Engages in collaborative meetings, attends and leads seminars.
• Pursues independent funding near the end of the fellowship.

Skills

Genetic data handling

Statistical genetics

Computational genomics

Python

R

Postdoc experience

Education

Doctoral degree

M.D.

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Sofer lab at the Cardiovascular Institute (CVI). The fellow will develop and apply computational and statistical methods to understand health and disease phenotypes using genetic and omics data.

The role involves collaboration with statistics, bioinformatics, genetics and epidemiology experts, mentorship of students, and opportunities to pursue independent funding by the end of the fellowship.